Mary Anne’s speedy and elegant design continues the legendary Square Rigger tradition. With almost 1000 square meters of sail and her slim rump, she is a fast sailing yacht! True sailors will be exhilarated at the raise-the-sails moment. Elegant décor in rich wooden paneling grace the common areas. With a delightful crew and top-of-the-line naturalist guide, this yacht is a really special way to experience the Galapagos.
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Built in 1997, this large and truly romantic Barkentine sailing-ship, takes on the waves majestically under full sail or power! For the true sailors-at-heart, the raise-the-sails moment is an exhilarating experience. Three decks provide plenty of space. Cabins are all on the Cabin Deck, the lowest deck, accommodating up to 16 guests in 10 double cabins with upper/lower berths, storage space, portholes, and private bathroom. Ample decks provide splendid spaces to relax with friends, take in the sights or enjoy the breeze. With almost 1,000 square meters of canvas, Mary Anne is the best option for sailing ship lovers. The décor is elegant with rich wooden paneling. On the Main Deck, the middle deck, is the comfortable lounge, a cozy bar area, dining room and kitchen, library and entertainment center. The top deck, the Sun Deck, has an open air dinette/settee and deck seats for relaxing, sunning and viewing wildlife outdoors. Mary Anne has its own freshwater makers, and was specially designed with sound environmental-friendly cruising in mind. The Mary Anne has besen awarded the Smart Voyager certification for operating sound environmental practices.
Use these Activity Level Ratings as a general guide to help determine which of our adventures is best for you. Your perception of level of difficulty may vary from ours according to your own level of fitness and travel experience. Whether or not you stay in your comfort zone on the trip you select may also be influenced by the pacing we build into the itinerary, and your own preparation for the trip. While relatively high elevations are unavoidable when you're traveling in the Andes Mountains, we may judge a trip as "moderate" so long as passengers have sufficient time for acclimation. Our detailed trip itineraries give much more information about what you can expect. If you are unsure which trip is best for you, please call us. We'll help guide you toward the right fit.
Moderate
These adventures involve fairly easy travel. There is no camping: you sleep in hotels and country inns each evening. Trips may include short hikes and/or walks of two to three hours. Our itineraries include excursions in passenger mini-vans, over roads with many curves and potholes. Elevations rarely exceed 12,600'. At Machu Picchu and other Inca sites, we climb and descend relatively steep stone staircases. Trips to Amazon lodges involve travel by boat and canoe, plus hikes on forest trails at a moderate pace. In the rainforest, you may encounter rain, mud, and pooled water. Trips to the Galapagos include optional hikes on sometimes uneven rocky and/or slippery terrain. Passengers must get into and out of dinghies on beaches and at docks.
Active
These adventures include more hiking than in our moderate trips. You negotiate a variety of terrain, at elevations no more than 15,000'. Some trips include long days of overland travel. You sleep comfortably in hotels each evening.
Strenuous
While we rate all of our treks as strenuous, there is a substantial range of challenge between the easiest and the most demanding of our treks. Expect to hike 6-8 hours each day over steep and rugged terrain. You may hike to elevations of 17,000', with options to hike higher from several camps. Many include camping multiple nights at relatively high elevations. On most treks in the Andes, night-time temperatures can drop below freezing on one or more nights. On our Inn to Inn based treks, you'll spend each evening in a comfortable mountain lodge.
Extreme
Our toughest treks are suitable for those that enjoy a good physical challenge. You trek (and in some cases climb) over steep, rugged terrain at high elevations with substantial altitude gains. Some glacier travel requires knowledge of basic climbing techniques including use of crampons, ice axe, and ropes. These trips are in remote wilderness areas and include camping as high at 17,700'. Successful summit bids top out at 18,871' (Nevado Pisco), 19,347' (Volcan Cotopaxi) and 20,945' (Nevado Ausangate).
Departures Wednesday, weekly, all year
8 Days only
2010 Rates, per person, double cabin:
$3,900 twin or double cabin
$5,070 Single cabin
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Departures Wednesday, weekly, all year
8 Days only
2010 Rates, per person:
|
2010 |
| Double Cabin per person |
$3,900 |
| Single Cabin |
$5,070 |
| Child under age 12 |
$2,700 |
Fuel Surcharge: included, but subject to change
Galapagos Airfare (from Quito or Guayaquil): $325 to $425, depending on the routing and the season, subject to change
Additional fees:
$100 Galapagos Park Fee; $10 INGALA tourist card
Holiday Surcharge: Christmas and New Years dates have a 10% surcharge
Children’s Rate: for children 6-11 (see above)
Day 1 Wednesday
Morning: Baltra Island – Arrival
Afternoon: Plaza Island
Day 2 Thursday
Morning: Española Island: Gardner Bay
Afternoon: Española Island: Punta Suárez
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Day 1 Wednesday
Morning: Baltra Island – Arrival
Afternoon: Plaza Island
Day 2 Thursday
Morning: Española Island: Gardner Bay
Afternoon: Española Island: Punta Suárez
Day 3 Friday
Morning: Santa Cruz Island: El Chato
Afternoon: Santa Cruz Island: Charles Darwin Station
Day 4 Saturday
Morning: North Seymour Island
Afternoon: Chinese Hat
Day 5 Sunday
Morning: Isabela Island: Punta Tortuga Negra, Tagus Cove (snorkeling only)
Afternoon: Fernandina Island: Punta Espinoza
Day 6 Monday
Morning: Santiago Island: Puerto Egas
Afternoon: Rabida Island
Day 7 Tuesday
Morning: Santiago Island: Sullivan Bay
Afternoon: Bartolome Island
Day 8 Wednesday
Morning: Mosquera islet
Afternoon: Baltra Island – return flight to mainland
Included in the Cruise rate:
all meals on yacht, daily excursions led by experienced English-speaking naturalist guides, on-board fresh water makers
Not included:Round-trip airfare (figured separately & prepaid); Galapagos Park Fee, Galapagos Transit Control Card; tips to guide, snorkel gear or wetsuits, crew and staff; soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Length: 172’
Beam: 25.9’
Type: deluxe motor yacht
Safety: EPIRB, SART
Crew: 7 + 1 naturalist guide
Cruising speed: 8 knots
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Length: 172’
Beam: 25.9’
Type: deluxe motor yacht
Safety: EPIRB, SART
Crew: 7 + 1 naturalist guide
Cruising speed: 8 knotsNumber of passengers: 16
Number of Days: 8 days only
Departures: Wednesday
Air Conditioning: in cabins
Diving: No
10 cabins for 16 passengers, each with private bathroom and air conditioning. Upper and lower berths in each cabin, and storage space.
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10 cabins for 16 passengers, each with private bathroom and air conditioning. Upper and lower berths in each cabin, and storage space.
